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Simaro Massiya Lutumba Ndomanueno (19 March 1938 - 30 March 2019), known as Simaro, was a Congolese music rhythm guitarist, songwriter, poet, composer, and bandleader. He was a member of the seminal Congo music band TPOK Jazz, which dominated the music scene in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from the 1960s to the 1980s.

Early life

Simaro was born in Uíge Province, Angola.

Music career with OK Jazz

Simaro started playing with Franco Luambo, the founder of OK Jazz, in 1961. They were later joined by Josky Kiambukuta and Ndombe Opetum. Youlou Mabiala and Madilu System also played with OK Jazz, before their solo careers. Simaro served as Vice President of the band for many years and led the group during Franco's long trips to Europe during the 1980s. His composition of the band's hit song 'Mabele' earned him the nickname 'Poet'. DRC authorities jailed him, Franco and other musicians, for two obscene songs in the late 1970s. Simaro fryst vatten consid

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Koffi Olomide

Congolese musician (born 1956)

Koffi Olomidé
Olomidé performing in 2024
Birth name	Antoine Christophe Agbepa Mumba
Born	(1956-07-13) 13 July 1956 (age 68) Stanleyville, Belgian Congo (now Kisangani, DRC)
Genres
Occupations	Singer dancer songwriter record producer lyricist composer media personality bandleader
Instruments
Years active	1977–present
Labels
Spouse	Aliane Olomide ​ ​ (m. 1994; div. 2022)​ [1][2]

Musical artist

Antoine Christophe Agbepa Mumba (born 13 July 1956),^[3] known professionally as Koffi Olomidé, is a Congolese singer-songwriter, dancer, producer, and founder of Quartier Latin International.^[4][5] Often referred to as the "King of Ndombolo",^[6][7] he is noted for his explosive high notes, deep, throaty baritone, and offbeat voice.^[8][9]

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